The acquisition gives Insight, a $5.4 billion powerhouse, with one of the largest pure play data center providers with a formidable services offering centered on hybrid cloud, converged and hyper-converged infrastructure.

CSC plans to take additional restructuring actions this quarter as both CSC and HPE Enterprise Services take proactive steps to manage standalone costs prior to the expected close of their merger April 1.

Arrow CEO Mike Long said the distributor has seen an influx of new solution providers and has an edge around the Internet of Things thanks to Avnet selling its Technology Solutions business to Tech Data.